Summary
Introduction
Neurogenic tumors of the larynx are extremely rare, accounting for less than 1% of
all benign laryngeal tumors. The lesions that have been described in current literature
are located either in the supraglottis or subglottis, mainly affecting the pediatric
population and associated with von Recklinghausen disease.
Study Design
Descriptive study of an unusual case of an isolated neurofibroma of the glottis in
an elderly patient with no history of neurofibromatosis.
Discussion
We discuss preoperative clues to the diagnosis, our surgical experience, and propose
a theory of its pathogenesis originating from encapsulated nerve structures within
the vocal fold.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 18, 2013
Accepted:
February 6,
2013
Identification
Copyright
© 2013 The Voice Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
